- Jul 28
Tebas calls Infantino's World Cup defence 'pathetic' as FIFA president hits back at critics
LaLiga president Javier Tebas has branded a social media post by FIFA president Gianni Infantino 'pathetic', after Infantino dismissed critics of the 2026 World Cup as 'consumed by hatred'.
- Jul 27
Infantino accuses World Cup critics of spreading 'hate and false rumors' in 15-page Instagram tirade
A week after Spain's 1-0 extra-time win over Argentina, FIFA President Gianni Infantino posted a 15-page Instagram statement accusing journalists and observers of spreading 'hate and false rumors' about the tournament, while defending FIFA's handling of visa denials, the Balogun red card, and commercial breaks.
- Jun 14
FIFA orders Egypt to remove African Cup stars and Haiti to alter independence battle graphic from World Cup kits
Egypt must strip seven African Cup of Nations stars from their jerseys, while Haiti scrubs a scene from the 1803 Vertières battle after FIFA intervention ahead of group-stage matches.
- Jun 12
Ivory Coast to play World Cup without home fans after U.S. denies all supporter visas
Côte d’Ivoire will play its 2026 World Cup matches without any travelling supporters from the country after the United States refused to issue visas, forcing the team to rely solely on diaspora fans.
